Looking for cichlids that aren’t available at your local fish store (LFS)? Don’t fret. There are plenty of online vendors, most of which ship directly to your door.
Online cichlid retailers
cichlids online
Online resources for purchasing cichlids
Though I advocate supporting your local fish stores (LFS), sometimes that is not a viable option when sourcing cichlids. As such, consider ordering your fish online.
Online cichlid retailers updated!
Back in 2020, I compiled a list of online cichlid retailers. Occasionally, I update it. I did so today.
Online cichlid retailers
Updated 09/28/2026. Interested in ordering cichlids online? I have posted a couple of times about online purchasing – a post about what to consider when doing so and issues with ordering online. I’ve even posted about some of the online sources I’ve used in the past. While I encourage you to patronize your local fish stores (LFS), they may not always have the most comprehensive selection or the best price. Give them your business but also know there are other options.
Below I’ve compiled a list of online cichlid retailers that I know of or that have reached out to me. While the list isn’t exhaustive, it’s pretty comprehensive. Unless otherwise noted, these are all based in the United States. Cichlid species from Africa, Central America, South America, etc. can be found within various stock lists of these vendors/retailers.